CBDT Launches Electronic Campaign To Address Income And Transaction Mismatches For FY 2023-24 And FY 2021-22

New Delhi, December 17 (TNA) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched an electronic campaign to assist taxpayers in resolving mismatches between the income and transactions reported in the Annual Information Statement (AIS) and those disclosed in Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the financial years 2023-24 and 2021-22.

This campaign also targets individuals who have taxable income or significant high-value transactions reported in their AlS but have not filed ITRs for the respective years. The initiative is part of the implementation of the e-Verification

Scheme, 2021. As part of this campaign, informational messages have been sent via SMS and email to taxpayers and non-filers where mismatches have been identified between transactions reported in AlS and the IRs filed.

The purpose of these messages is to remind and guide individuals who may not have fully disclosed their income in their ITs to take this opportunity to file revised or belated ITRs for FY 2023-24. The last date to file these revised

or belated ITs is December 31, 2024. For cases pertaining to FY 2021-22, taxpayers can file updated IRs by the limitation date of March 31, 2025. Taxpayers can also provide their feedback, including disagreeing with the information reported in the AlS, through the AlS portal accessible via the e-filing website (https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/).

This initiative reflects the Income Tax Department's commitment to leveraging technology to simplify compliance and ensure transparency. By utilizing third-party data, the department aims to create a more efficient, taxpayer-friendly system that aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat.

The CBDT encourages all eligible taxpayers to take advantage of this opportunity to fulfil their tax responsibilities and contribute to the nation's economic development. This effort not only supports the government's vision for a developed India but also promotes a culture of transparency, accountability, and voluntary compliance.